Self-operated Pressure Regulators

Universal Excess Pressure Valve

Type 41-73

ANSI version

Application
Excess pressure valves for set points from 0.075 to 400 psi
(5 mbar to 28 bar) Valves in NPS to 4 (DN 15 to
100) Pressure rating Class 125 to 300 (PN 16 to
40) Suitable for water, gases and vapors up to 660 F
(350 C) The valve opens when the upstream pressure rises

Special features
Low-maintenance proportional regulators requiring no au-
xiliary energy
Frictionless plug stem seal with stainless steel bellows
Control line kit available for tapping the pressure directly at
the valve body
Wide set point range and easy set point adjustment over a
nut
Exchangeable actuator and positioning springs
Spring-loaded, single-seated valve with upstream and
downstream pressure balancing1) by a stainless steel bellow
Plug with soft sealing for high sealing requirements
Low-noise standard plug Special version with flow divider
St I for further noise level reduction (see Data Sheet
T 8081 EN)

Versions
Excess pressure valve for controlling the upstream pressure p1
to the adjusted set point. The valve opens when the upstream
pressure rises.
Type 41-73 Standard version
Fig. 1 Type 41-73 Universal Excess Pressure Valve
Type 2417 Valve Valve in NPS to 4 (DN 15 to 100) Plug
with metal sealing Body made of either cast iron A126B,
carbon steel A216 WCC or stainless carbon steel A351 CF8M
EPDM diaphragm with PTFE protective foil
Type 2413 Actuator with EPDM rolling diaphragm and screw
fitting All wetted parts are free of non-ferrous metal Actuator for remote set point adjustment (autoclave control)
Bellows actuator for valves DN 15 to 100 Set point range
Extended versions NPS 3 (DN 80) Set point ranges 30 to 85 psi, 75 to
Millibar excess pressure valve NPS to 3 (DN 15 to 150 psi; 150 to 300 psi, 300 to 400 psi (2 to 6, 5 to 10, 10
80) For pressure set points from 0.075 to 0.75 psi (5 to to 22, 20 to 28 bar)
50 mbar) Valve with flow divider St I for particularly low-noise opera-
tion with gases and vapors
Safety excess pressure valve With leakage line connection
and seal or two diaphragms and diaphragm rupture indicator Version completely in stainless steel
Stainless Cr steel seat and plug with PTFE soft sealing (max.
Special versions 440 F/max. 220 C) With EPDM soft sealing
Control line kit for pressure tapping at the valve body (acces- (300 F/max. 150 C)
sories) Seat and plug armored for low-wear operation
FPM rolling diaphragm for oils Free of lubricants for high-purity water/gas
Free of oil and grease for oxygen with NBR diaphragm Free of oil and grease for high-purity applications
Wetted plastic parts conforming to FDA regulations
1) For CV 1.2/KVS 1: without balancing bellows (max. 140 F/max. 60 C)

Associated Information Sheet T 2500 EN Edition November 2006

Associated Data Sheet for accessories T 2595 EN Data Sheet T 2518 EN

Principle of operation (see Fig. 2) according to the force of the positioning springs (7), which is
The medium flows through the valve (1) as indicated by the adjustable at the set point adjuster (6). When the force resulting
arrow. The position of the valve plug (3) and the area released from the upstream pressure p1 rises above the adjusted set
between the plug and seat (2) determine the flow rate. The plug point, the valve opens proportionally to the change in pressure.
stem (5) with the plug is connected to the stem (11) of the The fully balanced valves are equipped with a balancing
actuator (10). bellows (4). The downstream pressure p2 acts on the inside of
To control the pressure, the operating diaphragm (12) is the bellows, whereas the upstream pressure p1 acts on the
tensioned by the positioning springs (7) and the set point outside of the bellows. As a result, the forces produced by the
adjuster (6) so that the valve is closed by the force of the upstream and downstream pressures acting on the plug are
positioning springs when it is relieved of pressure (p1= p2). balanced.
The upstream pressure p1 to be controlled is tapped upstream of The valves are available with flow divider St I. When the flow
the valve and transmitted via the control line (14) to the divider St I is retrofitted, the valve seat must be replaced.
operating diaphragm (12) where it is converted into a
positioning force. This force is used to move the valve plug (3)

NPS to 2 NPS 2 to 4
DN 15 to 50 DN 65 to 100

Actuator with two diaphragms and diaphragm rupture indicator

Pillars are
turned into
the plane of
projection

Actuator with leakage line connection

30 to 85 psi
For 300 to For 150 to (2 to 6 bar)/
400 psi (20 350 psi (10 75 to 150 psi
to 28 bar) to 22 bar) (5 to 10 bar)
Fig. 2.1 Type 41-73 Universal Excess Pressure Valve,
sectional view

1 Valve body (Type 2417) 14 Control line

2 Seat (exchangeable) 15 Condensation chamber
3 Plug (with metal sealing) 16 Filler plug
4 Balancing bellows 20 Two diaphragms
5 Plug stem 21 Diaphragm rupture indicator
6 Set point adjuster 25 Leakage line connection G
7 Positioning springs 30 Metal bellows actuator
8 Bellows seal 31 Bellows with lower part
10 Type 2413 Actuator 32 Additional springs
11 Actuator stem 33 Control line connection G 3 8
12 Operating diaphragm 34 Bellows stem
with diaphragm plate 35 Bracket
13 Control line connection G 3 8 Metal bellows actuator
(screw joint with restriction)

Fig. 2.2 Type 2413 Actuators, various versions

Fig. 2 Principle of operation, Type 41-73 Universal Excess Pressure Valve

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 Valve for small flow rates
CV 1.2 (KVS 1) without balancing bellows
2 Seat
Plug with metal sealing, with Plug with soft sealing
3.1 Plug with metal sealing
flow divider St I
3.2 Plug with soft sealing
Fig. 3 Type 41-73 Universal Excess Pressure Valve, equipped 3.3 Flow divider

Table 1 Technical data All pressures specified as gauge pressure

Valve Type 2417
Class 125, 150 or 300
Pressure rating
PN 16, 25 or 40
NPS to 2 2 and 3 4
Nominal size
DN 15 to 50 65 und 80 100
Max. perm. differential psi 360 1) 290 1) 230
pressure p bar 25 1) 20 1) 16
Temperature ranges See Fig. 6 Pressure-temperature diagram
Valve Metal sealing: max. 660 F (350 C) PTFE soft sealing: max. 430 F (220 C) EPDM, FPM soft sealing:
plug max. 300 F (150 C) NBR soft sealing: max. 140 F (60 C)
Leakage rate (standard version) Metal sealing: Leakage rate I 0.05 % of CV/KVS Soft sealing: Leakage rate IV
Actuator with diaphragm Type 2413
0.075 to 0.42 2) 2)
0.35 to 0.75 0.75 to 3.5 1.5 to 8.5 3 to 17 10 to 35
psi
30 to 75 65 to 145 115 to 230
Set point ranges
5 to 30 2) 25 to 50 2) 0.05 to 0.25 0.1 to 0.6 0.2 to 1.2 0.8 to 2.5
bar
2 to 5 4.5 to 10 8 to 16
Max. perm. pressure at actuator 1.5 times max. set point of the actuator used 3)
Gases 660 F (350 C), however, max. 175 F (80 C) at the actuator Liquids 300 F (150 C), with con-
Max. perm. temperature
densation chamber max. 660 F (350 C) Steam with condensation chamber max. 660 F (350 C)
Actuator with bellows Type 2413
Effective area 5.1 sq.in (33 cm2) 9.6 sq.in (62 cm2)
Max. perm. pressure at actuator 435 psi (30 bar) 220 psi (15 bar)
150 to 300 psi (10 to 22 bar) 30 to 85 psi (2 to 6 bar) 4)
Set point ranges
300 to 400 psi (20 to 28 bar) 75 to 150 psi (5 to 10 bar)
Set point spring 8000 N
1) For millibar excess pressure valve, max. perm. differential pressure p: 150 psi (10 bar) 2) For millibar excess pressure valve only
3) Millibar excess pressure valve: ma. 7.25 psi (0.5 bar) 4) Set point spring 4400 N

Table 2 Materials
Valve Type 2417
Pressure rating Cl 125 (PN 16) Cl 150 (PN 25) Cl 300 (PN 40) Cl 150 (PN 25) Cl 300 (PN 40)
Max. perm. temperature 570 F (300 C) 660 F (350 C) 660 F (350 C)
Body Cast iron A126B Carbon steel A216 WCC Stainl. carbon steel A351 CF8M
Seat CrNi steel CrNiMo steel
Plug CrNi steel CrNiMo steel
Seal ring for soft
PTFE with 15 % glass fiber EPDM NBR FPM
seal
Guide bushing PTFE/Graphite
Balancing bellows and
Stainless forged steel 1.4571
bellows seal
Actuator Type 2413
Diaphragm cases Sheet steel DD11 (StW22) 1)
Diaphragm EPDM with fabric insert 2) FPM for oils NBR EPDM with PTFE protective foil
1) In stainless steel version, CrNi steel 2)Standard version; further details in Special versions

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Table 3 CV (KVS) coefficients and z values
Nominal Seat CV KVS 2) CV I KVS I 1) z 1)
size Standard version Special version With flow divider
inch mm inch mm CV KVS CV KVS CV I KVS I
0.47 12 0.12 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.4 1
15
0.87 22 5 4 3 2.5 3.5 3 0.65
0.47 12 0.12 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.4 1
20 35 2.5 4
0.87 22
7.5 6.3 6 5 0.6
0.47 12 0.12 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.4 1
1 25
0.87 22
9.4 8 3 5 7.5 2.5 4 6.3 7 6 0.55
9.4 20 8 16
1 40 1.5 38
23 20 17 15 0.45
9.4 20 23 16
2 50 1.5 38
37 32 30 25 0.4
23 37 20 32
2 65 2.5 64
60 50 45 38 0.4
37 60 32
3 80 2.5 64
94 80 70 60 0.35
60 50
4 100 3.5 89
145 125 110 95 0.35
1) Terms for noise level calculation according to VDMA 24422 (edition 1.89)
2) For KVS 1.2/KVS 1: Valve without balancing bellows

Valve-specific correction terms

LG For gases and vapors: LF For liquids:
Values as specified in the diagram in Fig. 4 LF = 10 (XF z) y
p KV
with XF = and y =
p1 pv KVS
LG [dB(A)] Terms for control valve sizing according to DIN EN 60534,
Parts 2-1 and 2-2:
0
FL = 0.95 XT = 0.75
-4
z Acoustical valve coefficient
-8
Seat 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 KVS I, KVS For installation of a flow divider St I as a
DN noise-reducing component Flow characteristic differences
-12
between valves with and valves without flow dividers do not
occur until the valve has passed through approx. 80 % of its
-16
p
travel range.
X= p
1
-20
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

Fig. 4 Diagram - LG for gases and vapors -

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Table 4 Dimensions and weights
Excess pressure valve Type 41-73
Nominal size NPS (DN) (15) (20) 1 (25) 1 (40) 2 (50) 2 (65) 3 (80) 4 (100)
inch 7.25 8.75 10.0 10.87 11.75 13.87
Cl 125
mm 184 222 254 276 298 352
inch 7.25 7.25 7.25 8.75 10.0 10.87 11.73 13.88
Length L Cl 150
mm 184 184 184 222 254 276 298 352
inch 7.50 7.63 7.75 9.25 10.50 11.50 12.50 14.50
Cl 300
mm 191 194 197 235 267 292 318 368
inch 13.19 15.35 20.08 20.67
Height H1
mm 335 390 510 525
inch 2.17 2.83 3.94 4.73
Height H3
mm 55 72 100 120
Set point ranges Dimensions Dimensions in inches and mm ( )
psi bar
Height H 17.63 (425)
0.075 to 0.005
Actuator D = 19.29 (490 mm), A = 186 in2 (1200 cm2)
0.42 to 0.03
Valve spring force F 600 N
Height H 17.63 (425 mm) 19.9 (480 mm) 24 (610 mm)
0.35 to 0.025
Actuator D = 19.3 (490 mm), A = 186 in2 (1200 cm2)
0.75 to 0.05
Valve spring force F 1200 N
Height H 16.73 (425 mm) 18.9 (480 mm) 24 (610 mm) 24.6 (625)
0.75 to 0.05 to
Actuator D = 15 (380 mm), A = 100 in2 (640 cm2)
3.5 0.25
Valve spring force F 1750 N
Height H 16.73 (425 mm) 18.9 (480 mm) 24 (610 mm) 24.6 (625)
1.5 to 0.1
Actuator D = 15 (380 mm), A = 100 in2 (640 cm2)
8.5 to 0.6
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.14 (410 mm) 18.11 (460 mm) 23.23 (590 mm) 241 (610)
0.2 to
3 to 17 Actuator D = 11.2 (285 mm), A = 50 in2 (320 cm2)
1.2
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.14 (410 mm) 18.31 (465 mm) 23.43 (595 mm) 24 (610)
0.8 to
10 to 35 Actuator D = 8.86 (225 mm), A = 25 in2 (160 cm2)
2.5
Valve spring force F 4400 N
23.23
Height H 15.35 (390 mm) 17.52 (445 mm) 22.64 (575 mm)
(590)
30 to 75 2 to 5
Actuator D = 6.69 (170 mm), A = 12 in2 (80 cm2)
Valve spring force F 4400 N
23.23
Height H 15.35 (390 mm) 17.52 (445 mm) 22.64 (575 mm)
65 to 4.5 to (590)
150 10 Actuator D = 6.69 (170 mm), A = 6 in2 (40 cm2)
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 15.35 (390 mm) 17.52 (445 mm) 22.64 (575 mm) 23.23(590)
115 to
8 to 16 Actuator D = 6.69 (170 mm), A = 6 in2 (40 cm2)
230
Valve spring force F 8000 N

0.075 to 0.005 lb 63 65 82.7 90.4 125.7 141

0.75 to 0.05 28.5 29 37.5 41 57 64
kg

1.5 to 0.05 to lb 51 53 73 80 121 130 158

8.3 0.6 Weight for
kg 23 24 33 36 55 59 72
Class
150 1),
lb 39 41 58 68 107 124 146
0.2 to approx.
3 to 35
2.5 18 19 26 31 49 56 66
kg

30 to lb 29 32 51 58 97 114 136
2 to 16
230 14 15 23 27 44 52 62
kg
1) +10 % for Class 300

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 Type 2413
Actuator with metal
bellows

Diaphragm area Height

Diaphragm area 5.1 in2 (33 cm2) 9.6 in2 (62 cm2)
Type 41-73
Universal Excess Pressure H4 7.9 in (200 mm) 8.5 in (215 mm)
Valve Weight
NPS to 2 (DN 15 to 50) 17.6 lb (8 kg) 37.5 lb (17 kg)
NPS 2 to 4 (DN 65 to 100) 26.5 lb (12 kg) 39.7 lb (18 kg)
Fig. 5 Dimensions

Installation Accessories
Normally, the valve is installed with the actuator suspended Screw joints for connection of the control line 3 8 to the filler
downwards. Install pipelines horizontally with a slight neck (included in the scope of delivery and in the price). Ot-
downward slope on both sides of the valve for drainage of the her screw joints are available on request.
condensate. Condensation chamber for steam condensation and protec-
Millibar excess pressure valves are to be installed standing tion of the operating diaphragm against extreme temperatu-
upright with the actuator pointing upwards. res. This chamber is necessary for steam and liquids above
For further details on installation, refer to Mounting and 300 F (150 C).
Operating Instructions EB 2517 EN. Control line kit - optionally with or without condensation
The direction of medium flow must correspond with the arrow chamber - for direct attachment to the valve and actuator
on the valve body. (pressure tapped directly at the valve body, for set points
Valve and actuator are delivered separately. 10 psi ( 0.8 bar).
The control line must be adapted to match the onsite condi- Detailed information on accessories can be found in Data Sheet
tions and is not delivered with the valve; on customer re- T 2595 EN.
quest, a control line kit for the direct pressure tapping at the
valve body (see accessories) is available.

Pressure-temperature diagram ASTM materials

The range of application of the valves and the permissible Ordering text
pressures and temperatures are limited by the Universal Excess Pressure Valve Type 41-73
pressure-temperature diagram and the nominal pressure Extended version ...
ratings.
Nominal size NPS (DN) ...
Body material ..., Class (PN) ...
CV coefficient (KVS coefficient)
Set point range ... psi (bar)
Optionally, accessories ...
Optionally, special version ...

Fig. 6 Pressure-temperature diagram

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Self-operated Pressure Regulators
Universal Pressure Reducing Valve
Type 41-23
ANSI version

Application
Pressure regulators for set points from 0.075 to 400 psi
(5 mbar to 28 bar) Valves in NPS to 4 (DN 15 to
100) Pressure rating Class 125 to 300 (PN 16 to
40) Suitable for water, gases and vapors up to 660 F The valve closes when the downstream pressure
(350 C) rises

Special features
Low-maintenance proportional regulators requiring no aux-
iliary energy
Frictionless plug stem seal with stainless steel bellows
Control line kit available for tapping the pressure directly at
the valve body
Wide set point range and easy set point adjustment over a
nut
Exchangeable actuator and positioning springs
Spring-loaded, single-seated valve with upstream and
downstream pressure balancing1) by a stainless steel bel-
lows
Plug with soft sealing for high sealing requirements
Low-noise standard plug Special version with a flow di-
vider St I or St III (NPS 1 to 4/DN 65 to 100) for further
noise level reduction (see Data Sheet T 8081 EN)

Versions
Pressure reducing valve for controlling the downstream
pressure p2 to the adjusted set point. The valve closes when the
downstream pressure rises.
Type 41-23 - without control line -
Type 41-23 Standard version
Type 2412 Valve Valve in NPS to 4 (DN 15 to 100) Plug
Fig. 1 Type 41-23 Universal Pressure Reducing Valve
with metal sealing Body made of either cast iron A126B,
carbon cast steel A216WCC or stainless carbon steel A351
CF8M Special versions
Type 2413 Actuator with EPDM rolling diaphragm and screw Control line kit for pressure tapping at the valve body (acces-
fitting All wetted parts are free of non-ferrous metal sories)
FPM rolling diaphragm for oils
Extended versions
Free of oil and grease for oxygen with NBR diaphragm
Millibar pressure reducing valve (NPS to 3/DN 15 to 80)
EPDM diaphragm with PTFE protective foil
for pressure set points from 0.075 to 0.75 psi (5 to 50 mbar)
Actuator for remote set point adjustment (autoclave control)
Pressure reducing valve for small flow rates
Valve with micro-trim (CV = 0.0012 to 0.05/KVS = 0.001 to Bellows actuator for valves NPS to 4 (DN 15 to 100) Set
0.04) or special CV/KVS (reduced cross-sectional flow area) point ranges 30 to 85 psi; 75 to 150 psi; 150 to 300 psi,
300 to 400 psi (2 to 6, 5 to 10, 10 to 22, 20 to 28 bar)
Steam pressure reducing valve
with condensation chamber for steam up to 660 F (350 C) Valve with flow divider St I or St III (NPS 2 to 4/DN 65 to
100) for particularly low-noise operation with gases and va-
Safety pressure reducing valve
pors
with leakage line connection and seal or two diaphragms and
diaphragm rupture indicator Version completely in stainless steel
Stainless Cr steel seat and plug with PTFE soft sealing (max.
1) For CV 3/KVS 2.5: without balancing bellows
440 F/max. 220 C) With EPDM soft sealing
(300 F/max. 150 C)

Associated Information Sheet T 2500 EN Edition November 2006

Associated Data Sheet for accessories T 2595 EN Data Sheet T 2513 EN

 Seat and plug armored for low-wear operation The downstream pressure p2 to be controlled is tapped
Free of lubricants for high-purity water/gas downstream of the valve and transmitted via the control line
Free of oil and grease for high-purity applications (14) to the operating diaphragm (12) where it is converted into
a positioning force. This force is used to move the valve plug (3)
Wetted plastic parts conforming to FDA regulations
according to the force of the positioning springs (7), which is
(max. 140 F/max. 60 C)
adjustable at the set point adjustment nut (6). When the force
resulting from the downstream pressure p2 rises above the
Principle of operation (see Fig. 2)
adjusted set point, the valve closes proportionally to the change
The medium flows through the valve (1) as indicated by the in pressure.
arrow. The position of the valve plug (3) and the area released The fully balanced valves are equipped with a balancing
between the plug and seat (2) determine the flow rate. The plug bellows (4). The downstream pressure p2 acts on the inside of
stem (5) with the plug is connected to the stem (11) of the the bellows, whereas the upstream pressure p1 acts on the
actuator (10). outside of the bellows. As a result, the forces produced by the
To control the pressure, the operating diaphragm (12) is upstream and downstream pressures acting on the plug are
tensioned by the positioning springs (7) and the set point balanced.
adjustment nut (6) so that the valve is opened by the force of the
positioning springs when it is relieved of pressure (p1= p2).

Actuator with two diaphragms and diaphragm rupture indicator

Pillars are
turned into
the plane of
projection

Actuator with leakage line connection

For 300 to For 150 to For 30 to 85 and

400 psi/20 300 psi/10 75 to 150 psi/2 to 6
to 28 bar to 22 bar and 5 to 10 bar

Fig. 2.1 Type 41-23 Universal Pressure Reducing Valve,

sectional view
1 Valve body (Type 2412) 20 Two diaphragms
2 Seat (exchangeable) 21 Diaphragm rupture indicator
3 Plug (with metal sealing) 25 Leakage line connection G
4 Balancing bellows 30 Metal bellows actuator
5 Plug stem 31 Bellows with lower part
6 Set point adjustment nut 32 Additional springs
7 Positioning springs 33 Control line connection G 3 8
8 Bellows seal 34 Bellows stem
10 Type 2413 Actuator 35 Bracket
11 Actuator stem
12 Operating diaphragm
with diaphragm plate Metal bellows actuator
13 Control line connection G 3 8
(screw joint with restriction) Fig. 2.2 Type 2413 Actuators, various versions
14 Control line
15 Condensation chamber
16 Filler plug

Fig. 2 Principle of operation, Type 41-23 Universal Pressure Reducing Valve

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 Valve for small flow rates
- CV 3 (KVS 2.5) - without balancing bellows
2 Seat
Plug with metal sealing, with Plug with soft sealing
3.1 Plug with metal sealing
flow divider St I
3.2 Plug with soft sealing
Fig. 3 Type 41-23 Universal Pressure Reducing Valve, equipped 3.3 Flow divider

Table 1 Technical data All pressures specified as gauge pressure

Valve Type 2412
Class 125, 150 or 300
Pressure rating
PN 16, 25 or 40
NPS to 2 2 and 3 4
Nominal size
DN 15 to 50 65 to 80 100
Max. perm. diff. psi 360 1) 290 1) 230
pressure p bar 25 1) 20 1) 16
Temperature ranges See Fig. 6 Pressure-temperature diagram
Metal sealing: max. 660 F (350 C) PTFE soft sealing: max. 430 F (220 C) EPDM, FPM soft sealing:
Valve plug
max. 300 F (150 C) NBR soft sealing: max. 140 F (60 C)
Leakage rate (standard version) Metal sealing: Leakage rate I 0.05 % of CV/KVS Soft sealing: Leakage rate IV
Actuator with diaphragm Type 2413
0.075 to 0.42 psi2) 0.35 to 0.75 psi2) 0.75 to 3.5 psi 1.5 to 8.5 psi 3 to 17 psi 10 to 35 psi
30 to 75 psi 65 to 145 psi 115 to 230 psi
Set point ranges
5 to 30 mbar2) 25 to 50 mbar2) 0.05 to 0.25 bar 0.1 to 0.6 bar 0.2 to 1.2 bar 0.8 to 2.5 bar
2 to 5 bar 4.5 to 10 bar 8 to 16 bar
Max. perm. pressure at actuator 1.5 times max. set point of the actuator used 3)
Gases 660 F (350 C), however, max. 175 F (80 C) at the actuator Liquids 300 F (150 C), with con-
Max. perm. temperature
densation chamber max. 660 F (350 C) Steam with condensation chamber max. 660 F (350 C)
Actuator with bellows Type 2413
Effective area 5.1 sq.in (33 cm) 9.6 sq.in (62 cm)
Max. perm. pressure at actuator 435 psi (30 bar) 290 psi (20 bar)
150 to 300 psi (10 to 22 bar) 30 to 85 psi (2 to 6 bar) 4)
Set point ranges
300 to 400 psi (20 to 28 bar) 75 to 150 psi (5 to 10 bar)
Set point spring 8000 N
1) For millibar pressure reducing valve, max. perm. differential pressure p: 10 bar 2) For millibar pressure reducing valve only
3) Millibar pressure reducing valve: max. 0.5 bar 4) Set point spring 4400 N

Table 2 Materials
Valve Type 2412
Pressure rating Cl 125 (PN 16) Cl 150 (PN 25) Cl 300 (PN 40) Cl 150 (PN 25) Cl 300 (PN 40)
Max. perm. temperature 570 F (300 C) 660 F (350 C) 660 F (350 C)
Body Cast iron A126B Carbon steel A216 WCC Stainless carbon steel A351 CF8M
Seat CrNi steel CrNiMo steel
Plug CrNi steel CrNiMo steel
Seal ring for soft
PTFE with 15 % glass fiber EPDM NBR FPM
seal
Guide bushing PTFE/Graphite
Balancing bellows and
Stainless forged steel 1.4571
bellows seal
Actuator Type 2413
Diaphragm cases Sheet steel DD11 (StW22) 1)
Diaphragm EPDM with fabric insert 2) FPM for oils NBR EPDM with PTFE protective foil
1) In stainless steel version, CrNi steel 2) Standard version; further details in Special versions

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Table 3 CV (KVS) coefficients and z values
Seat CV KVS 2) CV I KVS I 1) CV III KVS III 1) z 1)
Nom. size
Standard version Special version With flow divider
NPS DN inch mm CV KVS CV KVS CV I KVS I CV III KVS III
0.24 6 0.12 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.4 1
15
0.87 22 5 4 3 2.5 3.5 3 0.65
0.24 6 0.12 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.4 1
20 35 2.5 4
0.87 22
7.5 6.3 6 5 0.6
0.24 6 0.12 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.4 1
1 25
0.87 22
9.4 8 3 5 7.5 2.5 4 6.3 7 6 0.55
7.5 9.4 20 6.3 8 16
1 40 1.57 40
23 20 17 15 0.45
9.4 20 23 8 16 20
2 50 1.57 40
37 32 30 25 0.4
23 37 20 32
2 65 2.56 65
60 50 45 38 30 25 0.4
37 60 32 50
3 80 2.56 65
94 80 70 60 46 40 0.35
60 50
4 100 3.50 89
145 125 110 95 70 60 0.35
1) Terms for noise level calculation according to VDMA 24422 (edition 1.89)
2) For CV 0.0012 to 0.05/KVS 0.001 to 0.04: Valve with micro-trim without balancing bellows

Valve-specific correction terms

LG For gases and vapors: LF For liquids:
Values as specified in the diagram in Fig. 4 LF = 10 (XF z) y
p KV
with XF = and y =
p1 pv KVS
LG [dB(A)] Terms for control valve sizing according to DIN EN 60534,
Parts 2-1 and 2-2:
0
FL = 0.95 XT = 0.75
-4
z Acoustical valve coefficient
-8
Seat 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 KVS I, KVS III For installation of a flow divider St I or St III as a
DN noise-reducing component Flow characteristic differences
-12
between valves with and valves without flow dividers do not
occur until the valve has passed through approx. 80 % of its
-16
p
travel range.
X= p
1
-20
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

Fig. 4 Diagram - LG for gases and vapors -

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Table 4 Dimensions and weights
Pressure reducing valve Type 41-23
Nominal size NPS (DN) (15) (20) 1 (25) 1 (40) 2 (50) 2 (65) 3 (80) 4 (100)
inch 7.25 8.75 10.0 10.87 11.75 13.87
Cl 125
mm 184 222 254 276 298 352
inch 7.25 7.25 7.25 8.75 10.0 10.87 11.73 13.88
Length L Cl 150
mm 184 184 184 222 254 276 298 352
inch 7.50 7.63 7.75 9.25 10.50 11.50 12.50 14.50
Cl 300
mm 191 194 197 235 267 292 318 368
inch 13.19 15.35 20.08 20.67
Height H1
mm 335 390 510 525
inch 2.17 2.83 3.94 4.73
Height H3
mm 55 72 100 120
Set point ranges Dimensions Dimensions in inches and mm ( )
psi bar
Height H 17.13 (435 mm)
0.075 to 0.005
Actuator D = 19.29 (490 mm), A = 186 in2 (1200 cm2)
0.42 to 0.03
Valve spring force F 600 N
Height H 17.13 (435 mm) 19.29 (490 mm) 24 (610 mm)
0.35 to 0.025
Actuator D = 19.3 (490 mm), A = 186 in2 (1200 cm2)
0.75 to 0.05
Valve spring force F 1200 N
Height H 17.52 (445 mm) 19.68 (500 mm) 24.41 (620 mm) 25 (635)
0.75 to 0.05 to
Actuator D = 15 (380 mm), A = 100 in2 (640 cm2)
3.5 0.25
Valve spring force F 1750 N
Height H 17.52 (445 mm) 19.68 (500 mm) 24.41 (620 mm) 25 (635)
1.5 to 0.1
Actuator D = 15 (380), A = 100 in2 (640 cm2)
8.5 to 0.6
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.93 (430 mm) 19.90 (480 mm) 23.62 (600 mm) 24.41(620)
0.2 to
3 to 17 Actuator D = 11.2 (285), A = 50 in2 (320 cm2)
1.2
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.93 (430 mm) 18.09 (485 mm) 23.82 (605 mm) 24.41(620)
0.8 to
10 to 35 Actuator D = 8.86 (225), A = 25 in2 (160 cm2)
2.5
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.14 (410 mm) 18.31 (465 mm) 23.03 (585 mm) 23.62(600)
30 to 75 2 to 5 Actuator D = 6.69 (170 mm), A = 12 in2 (80 cm2)
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.14 (410 mm) 18.31 (465 mm) 23.03 (585 mm) 23.62(600)
65 to 4.5 to
Actuator D = 6.69 (170 mm), A = 6 in2 (40 cm2)
150 10
Valve spring force F 4400 N
Height H 16.14 (410 mm) 18.31 (465 mm) 23.03 (585 mm) 23.62(600)
115 to
8 to 16 Actuator D = 6.69 (170 mm), A = 6 in2 (40 cm2)
230
Valve spring force F 8000 N

0.075 to 0.005 lb 63 65 82.7 90.4 125.7 141

0.75 to 0.05 28.5 29.5 37.5 41 57 64
kg

lb 39 51.8 69.4 77.2 112.4 128 147

1.5 to 0.05 to
8.3 0.6 Weight,
kg 22.5 23.5 31.5 35 51 58 67
for Class
150 1),
lb 35.3 39.7 56.2 64 99.2 114.6 134.5
0.2 to approx.
3 to 35
2.5 16 18 25.5 29 45 52 61
kg

30 to lb 26.5 28.7 46.3 60 88.2 103.6 123.5

2 to 16
230 12 13 21 24 40 47 56
kg
1) +10 % for Class 300

5 T 2513 EN
 Type 2413
Actuator with metal
bellows

Height
Effective dia. area 5.1 in2 (33 cm2) 9.6 in2 (62 cm2)
Type 41-23
Universal Pressure H4 7.9 in (200 mm) 8.5 in (215 mm)
Reducing Valve
Weight
NPS to 2 (DN 15 to 50) 17.6 lb (8 kg) 37.5 lb (17 kg)
NPS 2 to 4 (DN 65 to 100) 26.5 lb (12 kg) 39.7 lb (18 kg)
Fig. 5 Dimensions

Installation Accessories
Normally, the valve is installed with the actuator suspended Screw joints for connection of the control line 3 8 to the filler
downwards. Install pipelines horizontally with a slight neck. Other screw joints are available on request.
downward slope on both sides of the valve for drainage of the Condensation chamber for steam condensation and protec-
condensate. tion of the operating diaphragm against extreme temperatu-
Millibar pressure reducing valves are to be installed standing res. This chamber is necessary for steam and liquids above
upright with the actuator pointing upwards. 300 F (150 C).
For further details on installation, refer to Mounting and Control line kit - optionally with or without condensation
Operating Instructions EB 2512 EN. chamber - for direct attachment to the valve and actuator
The direction of medium flow must correspond with the arrow (pressure tapped directly at the valve body, for set points
on the valve body. 10 psi ( 0.8 bar).
Valve and actuator are delivered separately. Detailed information on accessories can be found in Data Sheet
The control line must be adapted to match the onsite condi- T 2595 EN.
tions and is not delivered with the valve; on customer re-
quest, a control line kit for the direct pressure tapping at the
valve body (see accessories) is available.

Ordering text
Pressure-temperature diagram ASTM materials Universal Pressure Reducing Valve Type 41-23
The range of application of the valves and the permissible Extended version ...
pressures and temperatures are limited by the Nominal size NPS (DN) ...
pressure-temperature diagram and the nominal pressure
Body material ..., Class (PN) ...
ratings.
CV coefficient (KVS)
Set point range ... psi (bar)
Optionally, accessories ...
Optionally, special version ...

Fig. 6 Pressure-temperature diagram

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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